About This Book
Reach for this book when your child comes home confused by a rumor or hurt by something a friend said behind their back. It is a gentle yet effective tool for addressing the 'sting' of gossip and how quickly unkind words can spiral out of control. Flutterby, a tiny flying horse with a big heart, discovers that a small whisper can grow into a scary storm of misinformation, upsetting the peaceful butterflies of Wingsong. Through this whimsical fantasy, children ages 4 to 8 learn that words have power and that seeking the truth is better than spreading a tale. Parents will appreciate the way it externalizes the abstract concept of gossip into something visible and manageable. It is an ideal choice for modeling integrity and showing how to stop a rumor in its tracks before it causes real harm to the community.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with social aggression and misinformation in a metaphorical way. The 'threat' to the butterflies is psychological rather than physical. The resolution is hopeful and secular, emphasizing personal responsibility and the restoration of harmony through honest communication.
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